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2021 Dodge Charger: recalls and problems

2 recalls and 35 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is air bags.

2recalls
35complaints
2crashes reported
0fires reported
0injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Air Bags14 · 40%
  • Unknown Or Other5 · 14%
  • Power Train4 · 11%
  • Engine3 · 9%
  • Exterior Lighting2 · 6%
  • Electrical System2 · 6%
  • Wheels2 · 6%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System1 · 3%
  • Visibility/Wiper1 · 3%
  • Visibility (Air) Bags1 · 3%

What owners report

Air Bags

The contact owns a 2021 dodge charger. the contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 24v198000 (air bags); however, the dealer failed to reassemble the parts correctly during the repair. the manufacturer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 12,700.

Fuel/Propulsion System

The chapman dodge service department has diagnosed the vehicle with an active, leaking fuel pump assembly and provided a repair estimate of $1,600.00. stellantis corporate has offered a "goodwill" gesture of only $200.00, leaving me with a $1,400.00 out-of-pocket bill. i have formally rejected this baseline offer.an active fuel leak on a 485-horsepower performance vehicle is an immediate, catastrophic fire hazard. a

Air Bags,Visibility/Wiper

[xxx] chrysler jeep dodge ram, located in [xxx] performed an airbag recall on my vehicle. the vehicle was put back together incorrectly, and the headliner, rearview mirror, and sunglass holder are all hanging loose. the driver's line of sight is obstructed in the rearview mirror because of the parts hanging loose. i am too afraid to drive the car without knowing that the airbag was installed correctly. i spoke with t

Air Bags

While parked in my driveway, the passenger rear side curtain airbag inflated on its own with noone in the car. the car cranks and operates correctly with no indication of a problem with the airbag system. this airbag had been replaced in september of 2025 due to a recall issued by mopar. i have contacted mopar and been assigned a case number.

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2021 Dodge Charger 4 DR AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2021 Dodge Charger 4 DR RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering CHARGER, CHARGER SRT, CHARGER PURSUIT. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.